Coming up: Webinar to launch One Health Community of Practice

Posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2025, 14:16

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that as part of celebrating the International Day of Plant Health, FAO is organising a webinar to “Launch the Community of Practice on drivers of emerging plant and animal pests and …

Out now: CPM-19 report

Posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2025, 14:15

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the final report of the Nineteenth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) held from 17-21 March 2025, in Rome, Italy, is now available in English. The …

Now available: Financial Committee meeting report

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025, 07:54

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the report of the IPPC Financial Committee (FC) held on 11 March 2025 is now available. The report highlights discussions from the meeting, including considerations from the Nineteenth …

New IPPC e-learning course: Engaging with stakeholders on plant health

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2025, 07:31

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of a new e-learning course Engaging with stakeholders on Plant Health, available on the IPPC Plant Health Campus.

This self-paced e-learning course provides guidance on how national plant protection …

Out now: IPPC Annual Report 2024

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2025, 07:35

The IPPC Annual Report for 2024 is now available. It highlights progress and key achievements made towards achieving the IPPC's goal of safeguarding plant resources from pests and protecting international trade. The comprehensive report highlights pivotal projects, activities, meetings, advocacy …

International Day of Plant Health digital designs now available

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2025, 07:34

Promotional materials for the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) are now available. As we count down to celebrating the day on 12 May, the IPPC Secretariat invites the plant health community to check out these designs, such as banners …

Extension of invitation: Webinar on Best practices and lessons for establishing pest-free areas to facilitate trade

Posted on Tue, 08 Apr 2025, 07:36

The IPPC Secretariat extends the invitation to an upcoming Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) webinar on best practices and lessons for establishing pest-free areas to facilitate trade, on Tuesday 8 April 2025, from 14:00-16:00 CET.

The session will delve …

Deadline extended - Call for Proposals: Smart plant health – What does the future look like?

Posted on Mon, 07 Apr 2025, 14:34

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the deadline for the global call for proposals on “Smart plant health: What does the future look like?” has been extended to 14 April 2025.

The secretariat welcomes proposals …

Coming up: WTO SPS technical assistance activities for 2025

Posted on Mon, 07 Apr 2025, 14:31

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The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat's specific technical assistance activities on the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), planned for 2025.

The …

Now available: Report of the October 2024 Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols meeting

Posted on Mon, 07 Apr 2025, 14:29

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the report of the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) meeting held in-person in October 2024 in Yokohama, Japan, is now available and can be accessed here. …

Get ready for the International Day of Plant Health 2025

Posted on Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 12:28

Start organizing your event to celebrate the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2025. Leaf through the pages of the Get Involved guide here, available in various languages, to get some tips on how to organize activities …

Call for IPPC expert proofreaders is open all year round

Posted on Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 12:27

Are you a phytosanitary expert and a native speaker of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish? Do you have a passion for language and a keen eye for detail? If so, join the pool of IPPC expert proofreaders and support …

Accessing CPM-19 photos

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 12:27

The IPPC Secretariat informs the plant health community that photos from the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) are accessible from the IPPC's Flickr account here or the Media Hub of the Food and Agriculture Organization of …

Call for nominations: Recognizing excellence in plant production and protection

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 12:26

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to invite the plant health community to submit nominations for Best practices and innovative approaches in sustainable plant production and protection in the last 40 years, which will be recognized as part of commemoration …